Digicam-Info report rumours and a photo of a EF-M 55-250mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens for the Canon EOS M system.

The spec is rumoured to be,

One glass aspherical lens and one UD lens 22% shorter overall length compared to the EF-S55-250mm IS STM 31% lighter than the EF-S55-250mm IS STM IS provides 3.5 stops of stabilization Faster AF by optimization of the drive system algorithm Full-time manual focus Uses Hood ET-54B

Size-wise that sounds good, and in keeping with the overall EOS M ethos of keeping things as small as possible. However, in return you must give up 50mm of reach and a smaller maximum aperture at the long end.

The photo shows the lens is also in keeping with the rest of the EF-M lenses style-wise.

If true, it will provide a welcome reassurance to those unsure about the future of the EOS M system.

However, the big question for those outside of Asia is whether it will be released by Canon in the US or EU markets. It would seem slightly strange to release a new EF-M lens in the US and EU, whilst holding back the release of the EOS M2 camera. Even more so in the US where the EF-M 11-22mm was never officially released.

This is the lens that I really want for the M. A small, compact tele for travel purposes with decent image quality. I like to carry a 6D+24-70 and then M with 22mm. This would be the perfect extra option. Hope this one is true.